Russell Vale, NSW 2517 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Russell Vale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2517, home to 1,593 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 61 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,593
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,715 /week
- Median personal income
- $769 /week
- Median family income
- $2,201 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollongong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cunningham
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Russell Vale Public School
- Corrimal Public School
- Woonona Public School
- Woonona High School
- Woonona East Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 33 bus stops
- Princes Hwy Opp Collaery Rd
- Princes Hwy Before Collaery Rd
- Princes Hwy After Broker St
- Princes Hwy Opp Broker St
- Princes Hwy At Rixons Pass Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 47 parks and reserves
- 4 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 4.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 700 resolvable premises in Russell Vale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 507 across postcode 2517 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 134 theft, 115 violent offences, 65 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Russell Vale?
Russell Vale (NSW 2517) had 1,593 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Wollongong local government area.
What is the median rent in Russell Vale?
The median advertised rent in Russell Vale is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Russell Vale?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Russell Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Russell Vale Public School (1.3 km), Corrimal Public School (1.5 km), Woonona Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Russell Vale?
Russell Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Russell Vale?
Across postcode 2517, 507 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (134), violent (115), vehicle theft (65). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Russell Vale?
In Russell Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (4.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Russell Vale?
33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Russell Vale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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